District, Provisional (Provisional District): Requirements for

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1025. Requirements. The minimum requirements for a provisional district are:

(1) A minimum of five churches and 200 members.
(2) A sufficient number of ordained ministers for a district board of administration (1203).
(3) The holding of all property in trust for The Wesleyan Church as required in 4610, or steps taken to accomplish the same (4590-4630; 4650-4780; 4800-4820).
(4) A recommendation by the Executive Director of Church Multiplication and Discipleship for recognition as a provisional district.